Left to right: Western Illinois Museum Director, Sue Scott, National Endowment for the Humanities Senior Program Director, Division of Public Programs, Jill Austin, and National… Read More »Museum receives a National Endowment for the Humanities Public Impact Project Grant
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region… Read More »Museum receives Grant to offer Teaching With Primary Sources Workshop
Tamara Hemmerlein with Millie Sorrells viewing an exhibit of Millie’s quilts at the Western Illinois Museum. On September 21st, the Western Illinois Museum welcomed Tamara… Read More »Museum welcomes Peer Reviewer Tamara Hemmerlein
Help the Western Illinois Museum transform from a small history museum to a community hub that is responsive to its community’s needs. We are ready… Read More »2023 Request for Bids
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit that showcases the artistry of local, prize-winning quilter Millie Sorrells. In… Read More »Millie Sorrells: Quilter·Artist ·Teacher
Volunteers are an integral part of the Museum’s operations. Annually there are 40 to 45 people who offer their help to ensure the Museum’s exhibits,… Read More »The Gift of Volunteering
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to offer summer employment to area high school students. The part-time paid positions will offer professional experience in arts… Read More »2023 Summer Program Assistant Application
The Western Illinois Museum is very pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive a $24,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals… Read More »Museum Receives Grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant Program
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, recently selected the Western Illinois Museum as part… Read More »We’re starting an Assessment Program